The postal service is warning customers to be on the alert for a malicious email. The email contains a link, that when opened, will install a virus that can steal any personal information found on your computer. Do not open the email, simply delete it.
The following is the alert posted by the Postal Service:
"BEWARE OF SPAM!
BOGUS E-MAILS SENT TO POSTAL CUSTOMERS
Some postal customers are receiving bogus e-mails about a package delivery or online postage
charges. The e-mails contain a link or attachment that, when opened, installs a malicious virus
that can steal personal information from your PC.
The e-mails claim to be from the U.S. Postal Service and contain fraudulent information about
an
attempted or intercepted package delivery or online postage charges. You are instructed to
click on a link
, open the attachment, or print the label.
But Postal Inspectors warn: D
on't
do it
!
Like most viruses sent by e-mail, clicking on the link or opening the attachment will activate a
virus that can steal information—
su
ch as your user name, password, and financial account
information.
What to do? Simply delete the message without taking any further action. The Postal Inspection
Service is working hard to resolve the issue and shut down the malicious program.
If you have questions about a delivery or wish to report spam, please call 1-
800
-
ASK
-USPS or
email
spam@uspis.gov . "
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Saturday, December 27, 2014
Postal Service is warning patrons of a malicious email
Monday, December 22, 2014
As mail processing plants close, mail delivery after 5 p.m. is becoming an increasing problem
"...An audit published earlier this year by the Postal Service said that mail delivery after 5 p.m. is becoming an increasing problem in some parts of the country and cited staffing shortages as the main reason...."
This Article is From: www.latimes.com
Friday, December 19, 2014
FedEx Driver Shot While Driving Truck: No Arrest Yet
"...Police said the shooter was a man between 35 and 40 years old, wearing a Dallas Cowboys jacket, and driving a gray or silver 2002 Chrysler Town & Country minivan with Tennessee license plate 633-YKY...."
This Article is From: wreg.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Congressman Jason Chaffetz: Postal reform will be a major focus of his tenure as chairman
| Congressman Jason Chaffetz |
This Article is From: www.politico.com
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Sen. Carper: those who opposed him would bear the blame for the consolidations.
"...When the lawmakers at last week’s meeting told Carper it was too late to move forward with such a sweeping bill and said they should instead focus on preventing the facility closures, an aide said Carper rejected the proposal...."
This Article is From: www.govexec.com
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Maintenance Craft Wins $8.64 Million Remedy for Improper Subcontracting
"...After the 2010 ruling, the Postal Service engaged in its “normal pattern” of “delay and obfuscate,” asserting that no monetary remedy was appropriate and refusing to supply the union with information necessary to determine a monetary remedy, Raymer said...."
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
Friday, December 12, 2014
Postal Change of Address: Tips on submitting an Official online 'Change of Address' with the Postal Service
| Example |
This Article is From: postal-change-of-address.blogspot.com
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Report: Postal Service would lose money if it abandoned mail processing
"...In the report, Panzar found that if the Postal Service would completely abandon mail processing, there will be an overall loss in both efficiency and profits. "The Postal Service is made worse off..."
This Article is From: www.fiercegovernment.com
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Postal Facility closures could cause substantial adverse employment and economic impacts, lost tax revenues to the federal, or state and local governments
"...The institute’s analysis concluded that the “USPS figures on ‘savings’ do not account for the substantial adverse employment and economic impacts on Arizona or the lost tax revenues to the federal, or state and local governments.”..."
This Article is From: tucson.com
Friday, December 5, 2014
Video: Concerned Senators Call for a Moratorium on Postal Plant Closures
| C-SPAN2 |
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Missouri senators weigh in on U.S. Postal Service consolidations
"..."There is no reason that the USPS cannot delay its consolidations to provide time for the public to see and comment on the service standard worksheets," the senators wrote in the letter. "It is only fair to allow the process to unfold in this way, and the USPS gains little by deciding to continue the consolidation process on its current, arbitrary timeline." ..."
This Article is From: www.semissourian.com
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
USPS 911 Call Delayed Up to 50 Minutes; Employee Dies
"...“According to the USPS, this chain of events wasn’t a mistake. It was a policy,” the television report noted. “Employees are routinely instructed not to call 911, but to alert a supervisor first.” The Postal Service’s written policy says, “Only the Postal Police are to initiate the 911 procedure.”..."
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Lawsuit against the Postal Service over sale of the Berkeley Main Post Office
"...The suit complains that the Postal Service has failed to comply with federal historic preservation laws prior to entering into a contract for sale of the building. The National Trust’s complaint is..."
This Article is From: www.savethepostoffice.com
Friday, November 21, 2014
Staples To Close More Stores Than Originally Planned
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| Stop Staples |
This Article is From: cbslocal.com
New Revelations on USPS Cyber Security Breach
"... Unfortunately, it appears the breach was worse than originally thought. Apparently, information regarding OWCP records that were shared with the Department of Labor exposed medical records, bank account and routing information for tens of thousands of employees and retirees. The Postal Service plans to issue follow-up letters to those impacted by the latest findings shortly.
..."
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
Monday, November 17, 2014
Will the destruction of the Postal Service end with retirement of PMG Donahoe?
"...Donahoe pushed to close smaller, less trafficked post offices and mail distribution centers. He enticed older postal employees to retire by offering buyouts to tens of thousands of them (postal employment has dropped from 620,000 to 490,000 on this watch)..."
This Article is From: time.com
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Postal Service Contractor injured as Parcel Belt Dumper falls
"...MacGregor said a contractor was repairing a piece of machinery that loads packages onto a conveyor belt when a hydraulic line burst, causing the machine to fall onto him. Officials compared the machine the victim was working on to a dump truck...."
This Article is From: wishtv.com
Friday, November 14, 2014
Postmaster General Donahoe to Retire
"...Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe will retire Feb. 1 ...The board named Postal Service veteran Megan Brennan as the new postmaster general...."
This Article is From: yahoo.com
Postmaster General Donahoe Stepping Down Feb. 1
"...Postmaster General Donahoe says he'll retire Feb. 1 after leading troubled agency for 4 years...."
This Article is From: abcnews.go.com
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Postal Service should cancel AMP Phase 2 Events to prevent postal network destruction
"...According to the postal service, the plant consolidations would most affect first-class mail. Personal letters, bills and greeting cards..."
This Article is From: www.huffingtonpost.com
